Plastic sanitary fixtures imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sanitary fixtures by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 944 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 977 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 673 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 639 t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic sanitary fixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 53% |
| India | $273K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $129K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $116K | 5% |
| Italy | $97K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $87K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $52K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 84% below the world average of $7.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sanitary fixtures exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $759 thousand of plastic sanitary fixtures in 2024 (127 tonnes). Liberia alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $403K | 53% |
| Kenya | $91K | 12% |
| Malawi | $71K | 9.3% |
| Rwanda | $49K | 6.4% |
| Lesotho | $46K | 6.1% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 4.6% |
| Madagascar | $25K | 3.3% |
| Comoros | $13K | 1.7% |
| Guatemala | $11K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic sanitary fixtures imports (HS 3922.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3922.90: Plastics: bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary fixtures imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic sanitary fixtures worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary fixtures to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $7.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic sanitary fixtures to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic sanitary fixtures?
Yes. Tanzania exported $759 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, Kenya and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary fixtures?
The HS code for plastic sanitary fixtures is subheading 3922.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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